Poulan 545186755 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of hand
tools cou ld cause blood vessel or nerve
damage inthe fingers,hands, a nd joints
of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur s uch as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin coloror texture,or loss of
feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use ofthis tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration sys-
tem does not guarantee the avoidance
of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and regular
basismustcloselymonitortheirphysical
condition and the condition of this tool.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is doubl e insulated to help pro-
tect against elect ri c shock. D ouble insula-
tion constr ucti on consists of tw o separ ate
“l ayers” of electr i cal insulation instead of
gr ound ing.
Tools buil t with this insul ati on system are
not int en de d to be gr o unde d . No ground-
ing m eans i s p r ovi ded on thi s uni t, nor
should a means of grounding be added t o
this unit . As a resul t , t he extension cord
used wit h t hi s unitcan be plugged int oany
polari zed 120 vol t electr i cal outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The
double insulation system only provides
addedprotectionagainst injuryresulting
from an internal electrical insulation fail-
ure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu-
lated appliance must be identical to the
parts they replace. A double insulated
appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insu-
lated”. The symbol
(square within a
square) may also be marked on the ap-
pliance. Failureto havethe unitrepaired
by authorized service personnel can
cause the double insulation construc-
tion to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
STANDARDS: This product is listed by
UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.inaccor-
dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI
B175.1.
ANSI B175. 1--2000 “American National
St an da rd fo r Powered Too ls -- Safety Re-
quir ements”
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety”
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupati onal
Health and Safet y”
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
S Chain Saw (fully assembled)
S Bar Sheath
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, p lease call
1-800-554-6723.
ASSEMBLY
Yo ur saw is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.